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[#136] Which of the following gurdwaras was founded by Guru Arjan Dev Ji, where the Guru used to run a home for the leprosy patients
Correct Answer

(A) Tarn Taran Sahib

Explanation

Solution: Gurdwara Shri Tarn Taran Sahib is situated 24 km South of the city of Amritsar in Tarn Taran district. It was built by the Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth Sikh Guru. The Guru used to run a home for the leprosy patients in the place. Similar to the Golden Temple, the Tarn Taran Gurdwara is surrounded by a Sarovar or lake, which is believed to have magical healing powers. It is famous for the monthly gathering of pilgrims on the day of
Amavas (a no moon night).

[#137] At which of the following gurdwaras the Holy Book of Sikhs, Guru Granth Sahib Ji was written by Bhai Manni Singh and recompiled by Guru Gobind Singh Ji ?
Correct Answer

(A) Takht Damdama Sahib

Explanation

Solution: Takht Damdama Sahib is situated at Talwandi Sabo in Bathinda. It is one of the five Takhts (seats of God's authority) of Sikhism. It is also the place where the tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji prepared the full version of Sri Guru Granth Sahib in 1705 with the help of Bhai Manni Singh.

[#138] Al-Biruni mentioned about the temple of Sangrur district in his book Kitab-ul-Hind. This is
Correct Answer

(A) Suraj Kund Temple

Explanation

Solution: Suraj Kund Temple is a large Sun Temple which is situated in the East of Sunam city. It was destroyed by Timur or Mohammad Ghaznavi. Al-Biruni mentioned it as a famous place in his book Kitab-ul-Hind. The Saraswati river is believed to have flowed by it. The Suraj Kund is surrounded by Verandhas on all sides. In one corner of the Kund there is Shiva Linga. There are other two Kunds, viz, Sita Kund and Barat Kund.

[#139] Which temple of Jalandhar is dedicated to the child incarnation?
Correct Answer

(A) Sodal temple

Explanation

Solution: Sodal Temple is located in Jalandhar district. The temple is dedicated to the child incarnation of Baba Sodal. It is believed that he has supernatural powers and all wishes, specially asked by the children are granted. A festival of Anant Chaturdashi is celebrated here on the full moon of September and a huge fair is also organised on that day.

[#140] Name the temple of Jalandhar which is known as 51 Shakti Peethas.
Correct Answer

(C) Devi Talab Mandir

Explanation

Solution: Devi Talab Mandir is located in Jalandhar district. It is an ancient temple, believed to be more than 200 years old in Jalandhar. This vast temple with pyramidal Shikhara of 'Grabha Griha' is covered with plates of gold. This temple is surrounded by sacred water pond. It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas.